Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Outdoor Education and Wilderness Travel Jobs and Careers
There are a variety of careers and jobs available in the wilderness travel and outdoor industries. Companies who distribute and/or manufacture outdoor apparel,
gear, equipment, accessories for enthusiasts, outfitters and professionals and educators offer a huge variety of jobs for those jobseekers with different skill sets. Providing services to these
companies are consultants, independent contractors and outside
sales reps. Retail stores sell outdoor gear, equipment and apparel. The retailers range from small, locally-owned stores to
national chains such as REI or L.L. Bean. Consumers, educational institutions, governments and municipalities and even the military purchase the inventory. In addition, outfitters, instructors and guides, and consumers who purchase the gear and clothing and use it commercially or privately for hiking, trekking camping and general outdoor activities.
Sample Outdoor Job Opportunities
| Product Designer |
Wilderness Medicine |
Camps & Resorts |
| Marketing and Sales |
Wilderness Therapy |
Adventure Courses |
| Government Agency |
Experiential Training |
Environmental Ed |
| Retail |
Product Distribution |
Conservation |
| Conservation |
Independent Rep |
Recreation-Municipal |
Industry Organizations
Outdoor Outside Rep Associations
Trade Shows
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Trade Magazines and Newsletters
Executive Search Firms
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